Palworld developer Pocketpair is gearing up for a significant update set to launch in late March 2025, bringing exciting new features to the game. In a recent post on X/Twitter, Pocketpair announced that this update will introduce crossplay functionality across all platforms, allowing players to enjoy multiplayer experiences regardless of the device they use. Additionally, the update will include a world transfer feature for Pals, enabling players to move their creatures between different game worlds. While details remain sparse, a promotional image shared by Pocketpair depicts various Palworld characters engaged in combat with a formidable Pal, hinting at the intensity of the upcoming content.
John 'Bucky' Buckley, Pocketpair's Communications Director and Publishing Manager, has teased that the March update will also bring "a few little surprises" for the community. This news comes as a delight to the 32 million players who have embraced Palworld since its early access launch in January 2024. The studio has outlined an extensive content roadmap for 2025, which includes the crossplay update, an "ending scenario," and more new content for this wildly popular creature-catching survival game.
Since its launch on Steam for $30 and its immediate availability on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, Palworld has shattered sales and concurrent player number records. The overwhelming success of the game led Pocketpair's CEO, Takuro Mizobe, to admit that the studio was unprepared for the massive profits generated. In response to this success, Pocketpair quickly moved to expand the Palworld universe by signing a deal with Sony to establish Palworld Entertainment, a new business aimed at broadening the IP and bringing the game to the PS5.
However, the game's meteoric rise has not been without challenges. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, alleging that Palworld has infringed on "multiple" patent rights. They are seeking an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages. In response, Pocketpair has identified the patents in question and made adjustments to how players summon Pals within the game. The studio remains resolute, vowing to defend its position in court and stating, "We will continue to assert our position in this case through future legal proceedings."
